Environment
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Water companies challenged to improve environmental performance
Environment minister challenges water companies to improve performance on environment, leakage and protecting supplies. -
A green recovery means ditching our obsession with cheapness
Post-Covid there is an opportunity to shift towards value-based decisions to ensure a better future for construction, society and the environment. -
Don't forget the environment in the rush for recovery
Ministers are desperate to see ‘shovel-ready’ projects moving - but they need to be 'shovel-worthy’ too. -
CIRIA consultation on pollution containment systems
Plans to improve the design of pollution containment systems are ongoing and an industry consultation is underway. -
Future economic growth must be resilient and green, says ADEPT
Future economic growth must be resilient and green to get economy back on its feet, say local government strategic professionals. -
Tarmac to upgrade car and van fleet to EVs by 2030
Tarmac to electrify car and van fleet and installs EV charging points and infrastructure in key business locations. -
Jacobs wins £8m national flood risk assessment deal
Environment Agency appoints Jacobs to design and develop a cloud computing system to help manage flood risk in England. -
WSP conducting feasibility study for zero emissions electricity generation
WSP supporting feasibility study for zero emissions electricity generation technology on Teesside. -
Critical flood defence work to start at historic pier in Hull
A £42m Hull tidal flood defence scheme has started construction work, helping reduce the risk of tidal flooding to 113,000 properties. -
McAlpine commits to net zero carbon within five years
Sir Robert McAlpine unveils new sustainability strategy for 2020-2024, committing to net zero carbon within five years and increased social value.